Day trip from Erzurum to Rize
Rize lies 139 km (86 mi) north-west of Erzurum, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 139 km (86 mi) apart, Rize is a realistic day trip from Erzurum: about 2 h 16 min each way by road.
| Erzurum | Rize | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 767,848 | 119,828 |
| Elevation | 1,914 m (6,280 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rize
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Staying in Rize
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Common questions
How far is Rize from Erzurum?
139 km (86 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Erzurum; by road roughly 170 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Erzurum to Rize by road?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erzurum and Rize?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.